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Councillor Ward 8 · Windsor

2 candidates for 1 seat

Everyone is compared on the same 16 issues, in the same order. Candidates are listed alphabetically, and the order of issues is not a ranking. Each candidate's bio appears at the top, above the issues. How this works.

Bio

KASCHAK, Gary Elected (official result)

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RACINE, Kevin

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Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

KASCHAK, Gary Elected (official result)

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Work with provincial and federal partners on affordable housing, addiction, mental health and homelessness.

  • Pursue partnerships with provincial and federal governments
  • Links affordable housing to drug addiction, mental health services and curbing homelessness
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“Continue working with Provincial & Federal partners on affordable housing, drug addiction, mental health services and curbing homelessness”

Source: Gary Kaschak - Ward 8 campaign website

Confidence:High

RACINE, Kevin

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Taxes & spending

What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?

KASCHAK, Gary Elected (official result)

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Keep property taxes as low as possible while remaining fiscally prudent.

  • Commits to keeping property tax increases as low as possible
  • Pairs low taxes with fiscal prudence in city spending
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“Keep property taxes as low as possible while remaining fiscally prudent”

Source: Gary Kaschak - Ward 8 campaign website

Confidence:High

RACINE, Kevin

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Emergency services

When I call for help, will it come fast enough?

KASCHAK, Gary Elected (official result)

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Supports the Safety Village and works with Windsor Police on community safety and compliance.

  • Backs the Safety Village program
  • Works with Windsor Police to promote safety and compliance
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“A strong supporter of the Safety Village and continually working with Windsor Police to promote safety and compliance in our community”

Source: Gary Kaschak - Ward 8 campaign website

Confidence:High

RACINE, Kevin

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Safer streets through community policing, better lighting, prevention and inclusive solutions.

  • Community policing and better lighting as safety tools
  • Prevention and practical, inclusive solutions to build safer streets
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“Building safer streets through strong communities, practical inclusive solutions, community policing, better lighting, and prevention.”

Source: Kevin Racine - Ward 8 campaign website

Confidence:High

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

KASCHAK, Gary Elected (official result)

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RACINE, Kevin

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Prioritize roads, sidewalks, transit, infrastructure and public spaces, and maintain them properly.

  • Prioritizes roads, sidewalks, transit, infrastructure and public spaces
  • Ensure they are properly maintained
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“Prioritizing roads, sidewalks, transit, infrastructure, and public spaces residents rely on, while ensuring they are properly maintained.”

Source: Kevin Racine - Ward 8 campaign website

Confidence:High

Government

Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?

KASCHAK, Gary Elected (official result)

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RACINE, Kevin

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Practical, responsible decisions that put people first, with transparency and accountability.

  • Decisions that put people first
  • Transparency and accountability in how and why decisions are made
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“Making practical, responsible decisions that put people first, with transparency and accountability in how and why decisions are made.”

Source: Kevin Racine - Ward 8 campaign website

Confidence:High

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

KASCHAK, Gary Elected (official result)

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This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Welcomes Ward 8 road upgrades and credits city administration for improving vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

  • Announces road upgrades in Ward 8 alongside the $8.9M rehabilitation program
  • Credits city administration for improving vehicle and pedestrian traffic
“I'm pleased to announce these terrific upgrades and improvements on a couple vital roads as well as other residential roads in dire need. Kudos to City administration in working with me to improve vehicle and pedestrian traffic moving forward.”

(reported remarks)

Source: Investing Responsibly: $8.9 Million for Road Rehabilitation and Repair in Wards 8, 9, and 10

Confidence:High

Continue improving Ward 8 roads including Adstoll, Reginald, Buckingham, Westminster, Coronation and Empress.

  • Commits to continued road improvements across Ward 8
  • Names Adstoll, Reginald, Buckingham, Westminster, Coronation and Empress streets
“Continue improving roads, including Adstoll, Reginald, Buckingham, Westminster, Coronation, Empress and others”

(a page or more)

Source: Gary Kaschak - Ward 8 campaign website

Confidence:High

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RACINE, Kevin

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Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

KASCHAK, Gary Elected (official result)

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RACINE, Kevin

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Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

KASCHAK, Gary Elected (official result)

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Keep developing Ward 8 parks, with further upgrades to some of the ward's 11 parks.

  • Continue developing and improving Ward 8 parks
  • Further upgrades to some of the ward's 11 parks
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“Continue developing and improving Ward 8 parks, with further upgrades to some of the Ward's 11 parks”

Source: Gary Kaschak - Ward 8 campaign website

Confidence:High

RACINE, Kevin

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Healthcare

Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?

KASCHAK, Gary Elected (official result)

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RACINE, Kevin

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Growth & development

How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?

KASCHAK, Gary Elected (official result)

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RACINE, Kevin

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Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

KASCHAK, Gary Elected (official result)

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RACINE, Kevin

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Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

KASCHAK, Gary Elected (official result)

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RACINE, Kevin

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Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

KASCHAK, Gary Elected (official result)

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Work toward a Ward 8 community centre with programming for residents of all ages.

  • Wants a community centre for Ward 8
  • Programming for residents of all ages
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“Work toward bringing a community centre to Ward 8, with programming for residents of all ages”

Source: Gary Kaschak - Ward 8 campaign website

Confidence:High

RACINE, Kevin

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Support programs, services and recreation that help residents of all ages thrive and connect.

  • Supports programs, services and recreation
  • Aims to help residents of all ages thrive, connect and engage
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“Supporting programs, services, recreation, and opportunities that help residents of all ages thrive, connect, and engage in the community.”

Source: Kevin Racine - Ward 8 campaign website

Confidence:High

Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

KASCHAK, Gary Elected (official result)

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RACINE, Kevin

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Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

KASCHAK, Gary Elected (official result)

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RACINE, Kevin

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Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

KASCHAK, Gary Elected (official result)

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RACINE, Kevin

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Results source: City of Windsor — Official Results, Form EL08 Certificate of Election Results (City Clerk, dated Oct 28, 2026)